Make It with You is a Philippine romantic comedy television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, Cathy Garcia-Molina, Richard I. Arellano, Theodore C. Boborol and Mae Cruz-Alviar, it stars Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from January 13 to March 13, 2020, replacing Starla and was replaced by Ang sa Iyo ay Akin.
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| Created by | Henry King Quitain |
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| Composer | David Gates |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 45 (list of episodes) |
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| Editor | Kathryn Jerry Perez |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | Star Creatives |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | January 13 – March 13, 2020 |
History
editMake It with You was aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block every weeknights at 8:30 P.M. from January 13 to March 13, 2020 for a total of 45 episodes.[1]
Due to the community quarantines caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the drama's tapings were put on halt and its timeslot was replaced by reruns of On the Wings of Love from March 16, 2020 until the network ceased its free-to-air broadcast operations on May 5, 2020.[2]
Cancellation
editOn June 4, 2020, it was announced that Make It with You was among the series cancelled, along with Pamilya Ko.[3] This happened a month after ABS-CBN ceased its free-to-air broadcast operations on May 5, 2020,[4] due to the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and Solicitor General Jose Calida.[5] Director Theodore Boborol stated that "ABS-CBN was already badly hit by the pandemic, and then suffered a double blow when its renewal was not granted."[6][7]
Cast and characters
edit- Main cast
- Enrique Gil as Gabriel "Gabo" Villarica
- Liza Soberano as Belinda "Billy" Dimagiba[8]
- Supporting cast
- Eddie Gutierrez as Agapito "Aga" Dimagiba
- Ian Veneracion as Theodore "Ted" Villarica
- Pokwang as Jessica "Jess" Villarica
- Herbert Bautista as Antonio "Tony" Dimagiba[9]
- Katya Santos as Helen Catapang
- Fumiya Sankai as Yuta Himura
- Khalil Ramos as Stephen "Sputnik" Perez
- Katarina Rodriguez as Rio Isla
- Jeremiah Lisbo as Xian Isla
- Riva Quenery as Cassandra Dimagiba
- Vangie Labalan as Iluminada "Iling" Dimagiba
- Anthony Jennings as Rhamboy de Asis
- Daniela Stranner as Cesca Crismo[a]
- Hero Bautista as Monsy Dimagiba
- Jong Cuenco as David Guiterrez
- Guest cast
- Cindy Kurleto as Raquel Villarica
- Candy Pangilinan as Mariel Montengro-Dimagiba
- Richard Quan as Collin Yang
- Syra Mulleno as Elsa
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced in Croatia in late 2019.[10][11]
Reception
edit| Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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| 27.4% January 13, 2020[12][13] |
26.2% March 13, 2020[14] |
28.9% January 14, 2020[15] |
26.3% |
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Character's name was first spelled as Cheska per English subtitles, but later changed to Cesca.
References
edit- ^ "About Make It with You". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ "READ: ABS-CBN statement on special primetime programming amid Metro Manila quarantine". ABS-CBN News. March 14, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ^ "LizQuen's 'Make It with You' canceled, manager Ogie Diaz says". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 6, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Rivas, Ralf (May 5, 2020). "ABS-CBN goes off-air after NTC order". Rappler. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- ^ "Calida pressed NTC to issue cease and desist order vs ABS-CBN, document shows". ABS-CBN News. May 6, 2020.
- ^ Guno, Niña (June 8, 2020). "'Make It with You' director on decision to cancel show: 'Difficult for everyone'". Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (June 10, 2020). "'It breaks my heart': Liza Soberano explains 'Make It With You' cancellation". The Philippine Star. PhilStar Global. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ "WATCH: Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil in Make It with You teaser". ABS-CBN News. December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "Liza Soberano is a good actress - Herbert". Balita. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "Liza, Enrique reunite with Direk Cathy for Croatia-set serye Make It with You". ABS-CBN News. September 24, 2019. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ Olarte, Steph Esguerra (September 24, 2019). "Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil Are in Croatia for Their Upcoming Teleserye, Make It with You". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ "'Make It With You' pilot makes it as No. 1 show in time slot". ABS-CBN News. January 14, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (January 10–13, 2020)". ABS-CBN Corporate. January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (March 13–15, 2020)". ABS-CBN Corporate. March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (January 14–16, 2020)". ABS-CBN Corporate. January 17, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
